Thanks for the great replies!

@Venus Halley, I actually have but forgot all about it, thanks for reminding me! And how would you suggest to avoid the MH system but still teach yourself to cope with the depression and crazy ups and downs? P.S. Love your blog

@avlady, That sucks that you're medication isn't helping, I hope you can find a way out of the depression!

@Perna, I agree, for some it does help, but for the people I know, and even half the people on this thread, it doesn't. Many people I know feel it makes them to neutral, they don't feel high or lows, they say it's like everyday is the same. Some say they like not being on the meds because at least they feel something, although they wish they could find a good balance between the two extremes that seem to be offered to them.

@I.Am.The.End., why does she keep on upping them? Maybe you should go to a new psychiatrist, that doesn't sound very safe.